Application of Hybrid Teaching Method Using the MOOC and Verification of its Effectiveness
Purpose Given significant changes in educational environments characterised by the destruction of academic boundaries and the advent of digital natives. We aimed to verify the effectiveness of a hybrid teaching method in improving contemporary learning environments. Methodology A descriptive compara...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Halla Newcastle Education and Research Center
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Problem-Based Learning |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejpbl.org/upload/pdf/jpbl-2018-5-2-7.pdf |
| Summary: | Purpose Given significant changes in educational environments characterised by the destruction of academic boundaries and the advent of digital natives. We aimed to verify the effectiveness of a hybrid teaching method in improving contemporary learning environments. Methodology A descriptive comparative study involving two groups of 68 students: a half used traditional teaching methods and the other half involved in hybrid teaching methods. To verify the effectiveness of the hybrid teaching method in improving the teaching quality. The participants from both groups were asked to answer surveys inquiring about their experiences with the learning processes, their achievements and degree of understanding, perceptions on field experience value, and learner satisfaction. Results Reports on hybrid teaching methods showed significant differences in learning and understanding. Field experiences had substantial effects on learning performance and degrees of knowledge acquisition, serving to answer questions of relevance. Students had a higher preference for online over offline courses; they could take classes without time and space constraints. The hybrid methods group were highly satisfied while those in traditional classes had difficulties understanding and questioning concepts. Instructors put excessive effort into digital literacy education and adaptation to smart learning rooms used. Conclusion The success of plans to utilise and incorporate MOOCs into learning events, along with introduction of new teaching methods was significant. Education trends will be characterised by customised learning aligned with developments in science and technology, destruction of spatial boundaries between on- and offline activities and emphasis on connections between theory and reality. Digital literacy for both professors and students is critical, as are reviews of educators’ roles, and integration of class-room and self-directed learning. |
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| ISSN: | 2288-8675 2508-9145 |